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      Tom Rolfe
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      Craig Grannell
      May 6, 2021

    • Epic v Apple trial – three weeks of chaotic debate beginsEpic v Apple trialThree weeks of chaotic debate begins

      Tom Rolfe
      May 4, 2021

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 4, 2021

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      May 3, 2021

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      May 8, 2021
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      Tom Rolfe
      May 8, 2021

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      Tom Rolfe
      April 27, 2021
    • 4.8

      Human Cosmos – an AI-powered mind-body guideHuman CosmosAI-powered mind-body guide

      Joe White
      April 26, 2021

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [23 Apr 2021]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
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      Craig Grannell
      April 19, 2021

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      Craig Grannell
      April 16, 2021
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      April 26, 2021
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      May 6, 2021
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      Day Repeat Day – Match 3 with a narrative twistDay Repeat DayMatch 3 with a narrative twist

      Jon Mundy
      April 28, 2021

    • Board games – the best adaptations for iOSBoard gamesThe best adaptations for iOS

      Tom Rolfe
      April 26, 2021
    • 4.5

      Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

      Andy Price
      April 16, 2021
    • 4.0

      GeoGuessr – a clever geographical puzzlerGeoGuessrA clever geographical puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      April 12, 2021

    • Golf Games – a top nine of above par golfing funGolf GamesA top nine of above par golfing fun

      Tom Rolfe
      April 11, 2021
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      Andy Price
      May 7, 2021

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      Jon Mundy
      May 5, 2021

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      Andy Price
      May 5, 2021

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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
April 30, 2021
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Try Apple News+ – all-you-can-read magazine accessTry Apple News+All-you-can-read magazine access

Tom Rolfe
February 11, 2021
News
Apple has launched a multitude of subscriptions over the past few years as it continues to bolster its...
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News bites – the stories you may have missedNews bitesThe stories you may have missed

Jon Mundy
September 25, 2020
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released every single day – but we know you're busy,...
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Big News Catchup – everything we learned from Apple this weekBig News CatchupEverything we learned from Apple this week

Tom Rolfe
September 20, 2020
News
A lot has happened in the world of Apple this week, and so you'd be forgiven for missing...
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Apple services bundle – iOS code suggests bundle coming soonApple services bundleIOS code suggests bundle coming soon

Tom Rolfe
June 6, 2020
News
Apple has been increasingly relying on services revenue of late. With iPhone sales plateauing, it has released more...
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NetNewsWire – fast RSS feed app for reliable newsNetNewsWireFast RSS feed app for reliable news

Jon Mundy
April 24, 2020
Apps, News & Magazines
Developer: Brent Simmons Price: Free Size: 9.8MB Version: 5.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad NetNewsWire RSS feed apps used...
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Midweek news bites – the latest on all things AppleMidweek news bitesThe latest on all things Apple

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2020
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – iPhone mockups, Google’s video breach, Disney+Midweek news bitesiPhone mockups, Google's video breach, Disney+

Tom Rolfe
February 5, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – best-selling iPhone, music lab, MGM buyout?Midweek news bitesBest-selling iPhone, music lab, MGM buyout?

Tom Rolfe
January 29, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – from iPhone 9 to iPhone 12 and beyondMidweek news bitesFrom iPhone 9 to iPhone 12 and beyond

Tom Rolfe
January 22, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – Apple’s privacy battle, FBI hacking, and moreMidweek news bitesApple's privacy battle, FBI hacking, and more

Tom Rolfe
January 16, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – CES, Privacy, Apple TV+, AirPower, PromosMidweek news bitesCES, Privacy, Apple TV+, AirPower, Promos

Tom Rolfe
January 8, 2020
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – Mac Pro, Holiday Promos, Privacy DebateMidweek news bitesMac Pro, Holiday Promos, Privacy Debate

Tom Rolfe
December 11, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – the biggest stories of the weekMidweek news bitesThe biggest stories of the week

Tom Rolfe
December 4, 2019
News
Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Beyond Apple News: the best apps for keeping up with the newsBeyond Apple NewsBest apps for keeping up with the news

Craig Grannell
November 20, 2019
Apps, Features, News & Magazines, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge
Whether you want to compare sources or double down on publications you trust, these are the apps for...
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Midweek news bites – Windows, Maps, Think Different, & CastroMidweek news bitesWindows, Maps, Think Different, & Castro

Tom Rolfe
November 20, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – housing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+Midweek news bitesHousing, environment, China, iPhone SE 2, and TV+

Tom Rolfe
November 6, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – Apple working on iPhone SE 2 and… an Airport?Midweek news bitesApple working on iPhone SE 2 and... an Airport?

Tom Rolfe
October 30, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – Photoshop, TV+, new iOS featuresMidweek news bitesPhotoshop, TV+, new iOS features

Tom Rolfe
October 23, 2019
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Plenty of Apple, iPhone, and iPad news gets released each week – but we know you're busy, so...
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Midweek news bites – the week’s most important Apple newsMidweek news bitesThe week's most important Apple news

Tom Rolfe
August 13, 2019
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Reviews

  • Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

    Craig Grannell
    May 6, 2021

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    Tom Rolfe
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    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2021
  • 4.5

    Dead Man’s Phone – engaging British detective dramaDead Man's PhoneEngaging British detective title

    Andy Price
    April 16, 2021

  • Best email apps – 5 great alternatives to SafariBest email apps5 great alternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    April 16, 2021

  • Best web browsers – alternatives to SafariBest web browsersAlternatives to Safari

    Craig Grannell
    March 29, 2021
  • 4.5

    SongKit – an impressive digital songbook for musiciansSongKitFeature-rich digital song book

    Andy Price
    March 25, 2021

  • Home cooking: six must-have apps for foodiesHome CookingSix must-have apps for foodies

    Craig Grannell
    March 18, 2021
  • 4.0

    Avatarify – animate any face with AIAvatarifyAnimate any face with AI

    Andy Price
    March 11, 2021
  • 5.0

    CARROT Weather 5 – forecasts, snark and customizationCARROT Weather 5Forecasts, snark, and customization

    Craig Grannell
    March 8, 2021

  • The best iPhone apps for bringing the outdoors inBring the outdoors inApps to experience nature

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021

  • Upgrade your iPhone with these 15 great accessoriesUpgrade your iPhoneWith these 15 great accessories

    Craig Grannell
    March 3, 2021
  • 4.5

    Mission to Mars AR – virtually explore the red planetMission to Mars ARVirtually explore the red planet

    Andy Price
    February 27, 2021
  • 4.5

    Queen Rules – a beautiful royal puzzlerReview: Queen RulesA great puzzler

    Andy Price
    February 21, 2021

  • WhatsApp and alternatives – what’s the best messaging app in 2021?WhatsApp and alternativesWhat's the best messaging app?

    Craig Grannell
    February 17, 2021
  • 4.0

    AntiType – opposites attract in this word puzzlerAntiTypeOpposites attract in this word puzzler

    Tom Rolfe
    February 15, 2021
  • 3.0

    Oolong – straightforward budgeting appReview: OolongSimple budgeting app

    Andy Price
    February 12, 2021
  • 4.5

    Wallace & Gromit: Big Fix Up – Aardman’s new AR adventureWallace & Gromit: Big Fix UpAardman's new AR adventure

    Andy Price
    February 4, 2021

  • Augmented Education – 9 great AR apps for learningAugmented Education9 great AR apps for learning

    Craig Grannell
    January 20, 2021
  • 4.0

    C.ARP – discover the joy of omnichord musicC.ARPDiscover the joy of omnichord music

    Andy Price
    January 14, 2021
  • 4.0

    Overcast – still one of the best podcast playersOvercastStill one of the best podcast players

    Andy Price
    January 12, 2021
  • 3.5

    Micro Breaker – energetic pinball-style arcade gameMicro BreakerEnergetic pinball-style arcade game

    Andy Price
    January 6, 2021
  • 5.0

    Oddmar – beautifully designed adventure platformerOddmarBeautifully designed adventure-platformer

    Andy Price
    January 2, 2021

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 games you have to playBest of the rest 20206 games you have to play

    Craig Grannell
    December 31, 2020

  • Best of the rest 2020: 6 apps you can’t afford to missBest of the rest 20206 apps you can't afford to miss

    Craig Grannell
    December 30, 2020

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